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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,954.03, 284,069.99 and 189,012.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,954.03, 284,069.99 and 189,012.95 is: 260,703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,954.03 : 284,069.99 = 189,012.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,954.03/284,069.99 = 189,012.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,954.03x = 284,069.99 × 189,012.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,954.03x = 53,692,905,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692,905,868.55/205,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,703.35

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